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Portraits Gallery & History of the Hall

A Mechanics Hall Guided Tour

Portraits Gallery & History of the Hall
Event on Thursday, September 10 • 10:00 AM • Mechanics Hall • Worcester, MA

Event Snapshot

Date
September 10, 2026
Event Starts
10:00 AM
Tickets
$0 and $10
Runtime
App. 1 hr 30 min

Join us for a guided tour of Mechanics Hall, Worcester’s treasured landmark and architectural gem. Internationally recognized for its superb acoustics and breathtaking beauty, Mechanics Hall is one of the world’s great concert halls and a premier venue for performances, recordings, weddings, business events, and more.

Mechanics Hall, built in 1857, is owned and operated by the Worcester County Mechanics Association (est. 1842) and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore its rich history and hear the magnificent 1864 Hook Organ in action!


10:00 am – 11:30 pm

$10

Mechanics Hall Members FREE with your code at checkout!

Capacity is very limited, so reserve tickets today!

Experience Mechanics Hall

Mechanics Hall is not just where the event takes place. It is part of the experience. For many guests, the draw is not only the performer or program but also the opportunity to enjoy live music in a space with architectural character, strong acoustics, and a long cultural history in Worcester. What's more, Mechanics Hall is conveniently located within walking distance from many downtown locations including restaurants and bars.

Accessibility

Accessible Entrance
The barrier-free entrance to the building is located on Waldo Street. Elevators are located in the ground-floor lobby and provide access to the second and third floors. There is no elevator access to the Great Hall balcony.

Accessible Halls
All of our halls are wheelchair-accessible, where patrons can remain in their wheelchairs or transfer to theater seats. Patrons who cannot or do not wish to transfer from their wheelchairs to a theater seat should request wheelchair-seat locations when ordering tickets. The Great Hall balcony is not wheel-chair accessible.

Reviews of Mechanics Hall

What a wonderful way to enjoy the works of Edgar Allen Poe!

Dress for the spirit of the event. We had a lot of fun, the actors brought these stories to life through their amazing story telling! Highly recommend attending!

DW
…the weight of the history, art and music.

Walking into this concert felt very special, the magnificent stairs, and the red carpet leading up to the concert Hall...itself has been decorated with lots of paintings of significance...

AA
…the very best acoustics.

Highly recommend going there for a concert and some it's very similar to Symphany Hall in Boston there are no bad seats. We have been there twice with the last time seeing the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra

MW
…one of the top cultural treasures of Worcester.

Completed in 1857, with a unique organ installed ca.1864, this concert and assembly venue continues to serve as a vital resource for the City of Worcester and its cultural communities. An accessible venue for physically handicapped persons.

PN

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Mechanics Hall is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Donations beyond the ticket price are appreciated and go directly to preservation efforts.

Mechanics Hall, built in 1857, is owned and operated by the Worcester County Mechanics Association (est. 1842) and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.